Lyman Terrace Public Housing Holyoke, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lyman Terrace is a Public Housing community in Holyoke, MA with 116 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $348/month on average.
116
total units
99%
occupancy
$348
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 Walnut St, Holyoke, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $14,453/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,971/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lyman Terrace
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 70 Walnut St, Holyoke; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$348/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Holyoke
- Rosary Towers Public Housing
- Holyoke Farms LIHTC
- Beaudoin Village Public Housing
- Holyoke Hill LIHTC
- Sargeant West LIHTC
- Sargeant West Apts PB Section 8
- Sc Hamilton Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
- South Canal Lp LIHTC
- Riverplace Apts I LIHTC
- Prospect Heights PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Street 287 PB Section 8 | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Lyman Terrace 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Northeast Apts Ii LIHTC | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Phoenix Apts LIHTC | Holyoke | 1.1 km |
| South City Housing LIHTC | Holyoke | 1.1 km |
| South Holyoke Housing LIHTC | Holyoke | 1.1 km |
| Hubert Place §202 Senior | South Hadley | 1.1 km |
| Puerta de La Esperanza LIHTC | Holyoke | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Holyoke
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lyman Terrace have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Lyman Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $348/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Lyman Terrace?
Contact the management office at 70 Walnut St in Holyoke. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.